PURPOSE OF YOUR JOB:

The primary purpose of this position is to perform the day to day activities of the Environmental Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator to assure that our facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.

CHAIN OF SUPERVISION:

Housekeeper reports to the Administrator (AL), Environmental Services Director (LTC).

DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY:

As the Housekeeper you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to carry out your assigned duties.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS:

1. Ensure that work / cleaning schedules are followed as closely as practical.

2. Report all accidents / incidents to your administrator / supervisor no matter how minor they may be. (NOTE: such occurrences must be reported on the shift in which they occur).

3. Coordinate daily housekeeping services with Nursing services when performing routine cleaning assignments in resident living and / or recreational areas.

HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES:

1. Perform day to day housekeeping functions as assigned.

2. Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.

3. Empty and sanitize all cigarette butt receptacles daily. (NOTE: Receptacles must be emptied into appropriate metal containers with self-closing cover devices.)

4. Clean / polish furnishings, fixtures, ledges, room heating / cooling units, etc., in resident rooms, recreational areas, etc., as per policy.

5. Clean, wash, sanitize and / or polish bathrooms fixtures. Ensure the water marks are removed from fixtures.

6. Clean windows / mirrors in resident rooms, recreational areas, bathrooms, and entrance / exit ways as needed.

7. Clean floors, to include sweeping, dusting, damp / wet mopping, disinfecting, etc. (NOTE: Ensure that appropriate caution / safety signs are properly set up prior to performing such duties).

8. Clean carpets to include vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing, and disinfecting as needed and/or as requested.

9. Clean walls and ceilings by washing, wiping, dusting, spot cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, etc., as needed and/or as requested.

10. Remove dirt, dust, grease, film, etc., from surfaces using proper cleaning / disinfecting solutions as per cleaning schedule and/or as requested.

11. Clean hallways, stairways, elevators and offices.

12.Discard waste / trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner.

13.Clean vacant rooms as assigned.

14.Ensure that work / assignment areas are clean and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc., are properly stored at all times, as well as before leaving such areas for breaks, meal times, and end of the work day.

15.Perform isolation cleaning procedures in accordance with established infection control procedures.

16.Discard infectious wastes as per facility policy.

17.Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator / Supervisor.

18.Follow and maintain assigned cleaning schedules.

RESIDENT RIGHTS:

1. Maintain confidentiality of all resident information.

2. Knock before entering a resident's room.

3. Honor the residents' personal and property rights.

4. Inform resident when it is necessary to move his / her personal possessions during cleaning procedures.

PERSONNEL FUNCTIONS:

1. Attend departmental staff meetings as directed or called.

2. Perform specific tasks in accordance with daily work assignments.

3. File complaints with the administrator / supervisor, if necessary.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT:

1. Participate and assist in department studies and projects as directed.

2. Attend and participate in in-service educational classes, on-the-job training programs, etc., as

scheduled or as directed.

3. Attend and participate in annual OSHA and CDC in-service training programs for hazard communications, TB management, and bloodborne pathogens standard.

SAFETY AND SANTITAION:

1. Follow established fire safety policies and procedures.

2. Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and when using equipment and

supplies.

3. Wear and / or use safety equipment and supplies when lifting or moving heavy objects.

4. Ensure that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive manner.

5. Keep work / assignment areas free of hazardous objects such as protruding mop / broom handles, unnecessary equipment, supplies, etc.

6. Follow proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions used for cleaning. Refer to manufacturer's instructions.

7. Follow established policies governing the use of labels and SDSs.

8. Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to your supervisor.

9. Ensure that established infection control and universal precautions practices are maintained when performing housekeeping procedures.

10.Participate in appropriate in-service training program prior to performing tasks that involve potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or hazardous chemicals.

11.Report missing or improperly labeled containers of hazardous chemicals to supervision.

12.Use appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling infectious materials and / or hazardous wastes or chemicals.

13.Follow established hand washing procedures.

14.Dispose of refuse in accordance with facility established sanitation procedures.

15. Follow established policies governing the use / disposal of personal protective equipment and disposal of infectious wastes.

16.In times of emergency, the sidewalk and entrance will be removed of snow, ice and other debris.

EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY FUNCTIONS:

1. Ensure that an adequate supply of housekeeping supplies to perform daily tasks in maintained in utility / janitorial closets.

2. Keep administrator /supervisor informed of supply needs.

3. Report burned out light bulbs, exit lights, overhead lights, fluorescent lights, room call lights, etc., to your maintenance director as per facility policy.

4. Assist others in lifting heavy equipment, supplies, furniture as directed or requested.

5. Clean work / supply carts, equipment, etc., as necessary or directed.

6. Ensure that housekeeping equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift and in accordance with established schedule.

7. Load and unload supplies that are received from vendors as directed.

MISCELLANEOUS:

1. Turn in all found articles to the administrator / supervisor.

2. Conform to facility / departmental dress code.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Works in all areas of the facility.

2. Moves intermittently during working hours.

3. Is subject to frequent interruptions and may need to reschedule cleaning activities.

4. Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, authorized agencies/personnel, etc., under all

conditions and circumstances.

5. Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.

6. Communicates with the housekeeping personnel and other department personnel.

7. Works weekends and holidays when necessary, as well as in other positions as needed.

8. Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post

disaster, etc.).

9. May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired.

10.Attends and participates in continuing education programs.

11.Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the work day, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.

12.Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB, HIV and

Hepatitis B Viruses.

13. May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

EDUCATION:

1. High school diploma education preferred but not required.

EXPERIENCE:

1. None required. On the job training provided.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

2. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such

action.

3. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors,

government agencies / personnel, and the general public.

4. Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of

housekeeping areas, must perform regular inspections or resident rooms / units for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.

5. Must be willing to work harmoniously with other personnel as well as be willing to handle

residents based on whatever maturity level at which the yare currently functioning.

6. Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate

them into existing housekeeping practices.

7. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions concerning the mixing of cleaning compounds, liquids, disinfecting solutions, etc.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

(With or without the Aid of Adaptive Devices)

1. Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.

2. Must be able to speak the English language in an understandable manner.

3. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the situation.

4. Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function

adequately so that the requirements of the position can be fully met.

5. Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.

6. Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which include a medical and physical examination.

7. Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times,

hostile people within the facility.

8. Must be able to push, pull, move and / or lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds, to three (3) feet and be able to pull, move, push and / or carry such weight a minimum distance of 25 feet intermittently throughout the day.

9. May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein. ! hereby accept the position of Housekeeper, and agree to perform the identified essential functions in a safe manner and in accordance with the facility's established procedures. I understand that as a result of my employment, I may be exposed to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants (including tobacco and hazardous chemicals and that the facility will provide to me instructions on how to prevent and control such exposures. I further understand that I may also be exposed to HIV, TB and Hepatitis B Virus.